History of New York City

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This course explores the social, political, economic, and cultural history of New York City. Topics covered include changing patterns of immigration; crime and policing; social activism; class, ethnic, and race relations; skyscrapers, parks, highways, and the shaping of the built environment; and arts and culture. From laborers to political bosses, from slaves to reformers, from tenement dwellers to urban planners, we will focus on the diverse people who have called New York City their home.